In the regular meeting of the Washington County Board of County Commissioners on February 19th, Commissioners' President John Barr presented a Certificate of Merit to Julie Pippel, Director of the Division of Environmental Management, to recognize her participation as chair of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Upper Potomac Tributary Team. Her contributions, along with the other team members, worked to further Maryland's Water Quality and Nutrient Pollution Reduction goals. As a member of this team, Julie was named a 2007 Tributary Team Watershed Hero. The recognition was given for leadership demonstrated as part of the Tributary Team, contributions to the team effort, for a tireless drive to further Maryland's Water Quality and Nutrient Pollution Reduction goals, and help in restoring and protecting Chesapeake Bay.